Brace tool



P, RAUCH BRAGE TOOL.-

pec, 16, 1924.L

Filed July, 1,922

Patented Bec. 16, w24.

yUNITlazo STATES PATENT Pinnen MUCH, or BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, AssIGNoa To rAwsco WRENCH COMPANY,

' or NEW YORK, N. Y.

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Application led July 8,

To vall whom t may concern.'

Be it known that I, PHILIP RAUCH, a citizen of the United States, residing at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Im rovements in Brace Tools, of which the follp erence being had ltherein to the accompanyin drawing.

his invention relates to improvements in brace tools and more particularly to an imyouroved end handle therefor. r

ne object of the invention is to provide an improved end handle structure that is adapted to be gripped sidewise by the hand.

A further object of the invention is to provide an improved handle of the character referred to of simple, strong,- durable construction that can be produced at low cost, and in the provision of simple and eilicient means for attaching the same to the end shaft portion of the brace.

The invention, with other objects and advantages thereof, and the particular construction, combination and arranfrement of parts comprising the same will be understood from the hereinafter contained detailed description, when* considered in connection with the accompanying drawings forming part hereof, and illustrating one embodiment of the invention.

ln the drawings: t

Figure l is a side elevation of a brace tool equipped with an end handle in accordance with the present invention. i

Fig. 2 is a detail longitdinal section, on an enlarged scale of the handle attached to the brace. v

Fig. 3 is a transverse section on the line 3 3 of Figure 2.

Fig. 4 is a detail side elevation of the upper end portion of the brace.

The invention comprehends an improved handle of a shape and length to a'ord a firm grip laterally thereof by the hand as well as being adapted to be pressed endwise by the body. rlhe invention contemplates an improved handle of this character comprising a hollow` handle part or member of general cylindrical `form and a bearing sleeve extending within thel same one end thereof in the form of an integral structure drawn from a continuous piece or blank of metal.

An important characteristic of the invention,

also resides in the special method and means owing is a specification, ref

1922. Serial No. 573,548.

provided, with the particular integral formation of the handle structure, for attaching the handle tof the end shaft portion of the brace.

I lWhile a specific embodiment of the invention isillustrated in the drawing by way of example, it will of course be understood that minor changes and variations in the particular construction shown, and the carrying out of the invention in other forms. as will appeal to those skilled in the art and falling within the scope of the appended claims, may be practiced without departing from the spirit of the invention.

In the drawing, .the invention is shown applied to one of the well knownl forms of braces comprising a crank portion 1 and end shaft portions 2, 3. 5 designates the device to be operated by the brace secured on the lower end portion 1, shown in this instance, as a socket Wrench.

The particular exempliiication of my improved handle, illustrated in the drawing. comprises a. hollow handle part or member 6 and a. bearing sleeve portion 7 extending Within the handle part from one end thereof, the samepbeing in the form of a one piece or integral/construction drawn from a con tinnous piece or blank of metal. rlhe handle member or part 6 is of a shape and length to provide for gripping the same laterally or sidewise thereof, being shown of general cylindrical form, relatively long, and slightly contracted or tapering at its lower end to fit the hand. rlhe inner sleeve portion 7, which is shown terminating short of the lower end of. the handle part 6, is adapted to rotatably fit upon the upper end shaft portion 3 of the brace and to be interloeked therewith against endwise displacement. The end shaft portion 3 is provided with an annular groove 4 and the bearing sleeve is attached to said end shaft portion by placing the same in position thereon and forcing a portion or portions 7 of the bearing sleeve inwardly, by punching or the like, to engage said groove. 8 designates small openings in the side of the 'handle member or part 6 to permit of the insertion of a punching tool. Thel end face of the end shaft portion 3, .as shown, extends substantially flush or slightly below the outer marginal portion of the outer end of the handle member or parte, said end face of the end shaft portion having a smooth finish and being rounded off at its marginal part to nicely merge into the end portion of the handle, the handle being adapted to be pressed end- 'wise by the body. as well as to a'ord a side `grip by the hand.

lt will be noted thatthespecial integral handle struct-ure, hereinbefore described, drawn from a. continuous piece or blank of metal can v be produced at extremely low cost and is of a strong, durable character, and that the attaching means is of. a simple efficient nature providing for the easy and quick assembling of the parts.

That l claim is:

l. An integral handle for brace tools drawn from a continuous piece of sheet metal, said handle comprising a hollow handle part of general cylindrical form of a size in cross section and of a length to afford a substantial grip sidewise thereof by the hand, said handle part at one end havingT an end wall and a bearing sleeve portion extending within the handle part from said end Wall and adapted to rotatably fit upon an end shaft portion of a brace, the central portion of the end wall being depressed below the outer marginal part thereof, and means adjacent said depressed portion for interlocking the bearing sleeve with an end shaft. portion of -a brace against endwise displacement wth the outer end face of the end shaft portion `below the outer marginal portion of said end face portion, and the hollow handle art having a radial opening in line with said means.

2. ln a. brace tool, the combination with a brace end shaft portion provided with an annular groove, of an integral handle drawn from a continuous piece of sheet metal, said handle comprising a Hollow. handle part having at one end an end wall and an insignature in the presence. of

tegral bearing sleeve extending within said hollow handle part from said end wall, said bearing sleeve being relatively short and terminating short ofthe other end of the hollow handle part, the bearing Sleeve being adapted to rotatably shaft portion and to have a portion thereof forced inwardly to engage the annular groove in the end shaft portion, said hollow handle part being provided with a radial opening in alignment with aside portion of the bearing sleeve for the insertlon of a punch.

3. In a brace tool, the combination with a brace cud shaft portion provided with an annular groove, of an integral handle drawn from a continuous piece of sheet metal, said handle comprising a hollow handle part of a. size in cross section and of a length to at'- ford a substantial grip sidewise thereof by the hand, said handle part at one end having an end wall and an integral bearing sleeve extending within the hollow handle part from said end wall, said bearing sleeve being relatively short and terminating short of the other end of the hollow handle part, the bearing sleeve being adapted to rotatably it upon the brace end shaft portion and to have a portion thereof forced inwardly to engage the annular groove in the end shaft portion, said hollow handle part being provided with a yradial opening in alignment with a side portion of tle bearing sleeve for the insertion of a punch.

In testimony whereof I hereunto ailix my two witn..

fit upon the brace end i PHILIP kanon.Y

Witnesses:

PAUIJ'NE LEWIS, FRANK G. Humor: 

